Module 2: Stratford Upon Avon

Question 1

Endogenous factors in Stratford upon Avon

Answer 1

-70% Christian
-average age is 44
-mostly tertiary services for jobs
-35m above sea level
-27 miles away from Birmingham airport
-97.5% speak English
-medieval buildings
-Shakespeares birthplace
-urban environment

Question 2

Exogenous factors in Stratford upon Avon; 3 main factors that have been affected due to tourists

Answer 2

-people
-capital
-resources

Question 3

How has exogenous factors affected people in the town

Answer 3

-in 2018 2.5m people visited for the day which gave Stratford £115m annually
-in 2018 290,000 people visited for overnight trips and 781,000 nights were stayed at creating £75m
-most tourists come form France, USA and Germany
-many national and international brands
-tourists bring in half of its annual income with houses and buildings being used as B&Bs or hotels
-RSC has been redeveloped to look a ascetically pleasing

Question 4

How has exogenous factors affected capital in the town

Answer 4

-there are very few European shops/ religious shops or variety of cultured shops
-there is a European market and Turkish restaurant
-visitors spent £189m annually

Question 5

How has exogenous factors affected resources in the town

Answer 5

-constant bus routes around Stratford and local areas
-2 train stations
-car parks
-tourist buses
-taxis